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I am entirely against the use of weights or machines at all. All that should be used is the human body and its weight. Go to the sand park or beach with a bar somewhere and that's all you need. Once you can pull/push your own weight enough then you can move on to weights.

I don't think its safe to just walk into a gym and start using weights. It's not natural and people can get injured and it doesn't promote good etiquette. Start by doing static chin ups, push ups, ab work, dips, etc.. Once you have been able to consistently move your own weight. Transitioning into weights will allow your body time to adjust and actually benefit from the activities.

  • 11.28.2012 12:21 AM PDT

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You certainly don't want to lifts such as squats, deadlifts, and cleans right away. I agree that those lifts can be potentially dangerous and shouldn't be attempted by beginners.

However, I disagree that you need a certain level of experience to lift weights. Look at any high school football team, especially in freshman year. They get thrown into the weight room without any prior experience lifting weights, and they make huge, huge muscle gains.

[Edited on 11.28.2012 7:30 AM PST]

  • 11.28.2012 7:26 AM PDT

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Posted by: theshadowstriker
I'm 15, gyms don't let me in unless I'm 16. What do? :<


I'd find a different gym. Perhaps your school has a weight room?

  • 11.28.2012 7:27 AM PDT

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  • 11.28.2012 11:43 AM PDT

Break down, every single one of you.

How to Perform a Proper Dead Lift
Tip #1: If you enjoy dead lifts, your doing it wrong.

  • 11.28.2012 12:07 PM PDT

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Posted by: Puma Knight
How to Perform a Proper Dead Lift
Tip #1: If you enjoy dead lifts, your doing it wrong.


This is so true.

  • 11.28.2012 7:43 PM PDT
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I kinda don't even workout that much. I used to, but then school and work just go overwhelming. So I've slowly started getting back into my workouts. As of now, I'm just doing protein shakes with glutamin, along creatine (taken separately). I'm mostly just doing running and Ab Ripper right now, but hopefully I can start on everything else, assuming my 16 hour work weeks and school doesn't intrude too much.

  • 11.28.2012 8:07 PM PDT

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Supplements are useless unless you commit to a workout routine. Running and ab work is good.

Try working out at night. I usually leave around 8 and get back at 10. The gym is near empty so you have the whole place to yourself.

  • 11.28.2012 10:09 PM PDT
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My brothers friend quit lifting and started taking 3 protein shakes a day. He thinks he'll get just as strong doing this as he would lifting lmao.

  • 11.28.2012 11:11 PM PDT

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Posted by: JMcDon15
My brothers friend quit lifting and started taking 3 protein shakes a day. He thinks he'll get just as strong doing this as he would lifting lmao.



3 shakes a day? what the hell lol

  • 11.28.2012 11:11 PM PDT

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Posted by: nick19100
I am entirely against the use of weights or machines at all. All that should be used is the human body and its weight. Go to the sand park or beach with a bar somewhere and that's all you need. Once you can pull/push your own weight enough then you can move on to weights.


Bodyweight exercises build lean muscle and endurance, but raw strength comes simply from picking up heavy stuff. However, lean muscle and endurance is more practical than raw strength, so I'd partially agree with you. It really depends on the context.

  • 11.29.2012 7:03 AM PDT

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Is it alright to drink Diet sodas when you're working out? My doctor tells me all it does it make you feel hungry, but other people say differently.

  • 11.29.2012 4:08 PM PDT

For a 5 day split, do you think it's better to do less exercises with more sets per exercise or more exercises with less sets?

  • 11.29.2012 4:16 PM PDT

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Posted by: theshadowstriker
Is it alright to drink Diet sodas when you're working out? My doctor tells me all it does it make you feel hungry, but other people say differently.


I've personally cut out all sodas and sugary drinks from my diet.

I still wouldn't drink sodas during a workout because, although you temporarily raise your blood sugar, you'll crash soon after and feel awful midway through your workout.

Instead, consume foods such as pasta, bread, and rice throughout your day so that your body has long-lasting sources of energy.

  • 11.29.2012 4:19 PM PDT

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Posted by: LolWutBBQ
For a 5 day split, do you think it's better to do less exercises with more sets per exercise or more exercises with less sets?


The general way of doing it is 3 sets of 8-12 per exercise, and doing anywhere between 4-8 exercises.

  • 11.29.2012 4:21 PM PDT


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Posted by: LolWutBBQ
For a 5 day split, do you think it's better to do less exercises with more sets per exercise or more exercises with less sets?


The general way of doing it is 3 sets of 8-12 per exercise, and doing anywhere between 4-8 exercises.
Thanks, that's what I've been doing. Just wasn't sure because I've seen some guys who only do around 3-4 exercises per muscle group but like 5 sets.

  • 11.29.2012 4:23 PM PDT

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Posted by: LolWutBBQ
For a 5 day split, do you think it's better to do less exercises with more sets per exercise or more exercises with less sets?


The general way of doing it is 3 sets of 8-12 per exercise, and doing anywhere between 4-8 exercises.
Thanks, that's what I've been doing. Just wasn't sure because I've seen some guys who only do around 3-4 exercises per muscle group but like 5 sets.


Some lifts are different.
You generally do 4 to 6 sets of squats, for example.

  • 11.29.2012 4:24 PM PDT

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  • 11.29.2012 4:33 PM PDT
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I tried joining the fitness group but I think I was rejected? You should probably make the mebership open.

  • 11.29.2012 4:37 PM PDT

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I tried joining the fitness group but I think I was rejected? You should probably make the mebership open.
It seems you are correct about the closed membership. Must have been because of the Alt/s that joined recently to either spam or berate. Either way you have only 17 original notes in your post history and only 3 of which happen in [just about] the past 6 months. Odds are you were concluded to be an Alt. PM a H&F administrator is the best I can tell you. Oak and I have no say in the matter and talking about the group's membership queue is of little relevance to this thread.

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  • 11.29.2012 4:47 PM PDT

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Great I need to lose a hundred pounds by this summer. do you think you can help.
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